Heavy fog has continued to cause delays and cancellations at some of the UK’s busiest airports for the second day in a row, with the majority of flights at Gatwick and Stansted affected on Saturday afternoon and some delays predicted until Sunday.
A number of other delays were reported at Manchester Airport on Saturday afternoon, with dozens of flights delayed at Heathrow and Birmingham earlier in the day.
The UK’s main air traffic control provider, Nats, said “temporary” air restrictions remained in place until Sunday for areas with low visibility.
Weather forecasters said fog would persist across much of England and Wales and was likely to linger, especially across southern areas.
Passengers have been advised to check their flight status, with drivers being warned to take extra care on roads.
Saturday’s disruption follows delays and some cancellations on Friday, again caused by fog and poor visibility.
A Gatwick spokesperson said: “Temporary air traffic restrictions have been put in place due to fog causing poor visibility.”
The airport apologised for any inconvenience, adding that delays could last all day.
Many passengers found themselves unexpectedly extending their Christmas breaks due to the disruption.
In Gatwick’s South Terminal, a lack of seating to accommodate passengers dealing with delays and cancellations meant many were sat on the floor or stairs.
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